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BX56 DDL

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,221 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 85,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak from rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 80,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 80,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,578 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket box broken but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket box broken but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,399 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,426 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,978 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

front brake discs corrded badly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,477 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,036 miles

front brake discs corroded badly

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,772 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded on outer edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BX56 DDL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX56 DDL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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